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We proudly present the new Netherlands in Perspective 2021. Besides the latest statistics, this booklet also offers examples of how the Netherlands works together with local and global partners to address societal and economic themes.

Jalila Essaïdi is a Dutch artist, entrepreneur, and innovator who's making waves around the world with her groundbreaking work in bio-design. From creating bulletproof skin to developing clothing made from manure, Essaïdi is pushing the boundaries of what's possible and inspiring others to do the same.

From inventions like the microscope to today's advanced therapies and exceptional healthcare systems, the Netherlands has always been at the forefront of medical innovation technology. Meet MIMETAS, one of the leading companies at the Bioscience Park in Leiden - recreating human organ systems in miniature with cells…

A single tear can reveal more than just emotions - it can hold the key to diagnosing diseases. Dr. Marlies Gijs, a biochemist at Maastricht UMC+ and known as ‘the tear doctor,’ is uncovering the hidden potential of tears as a diagnostic tool. Her world-first research focuses on using tear fluid to detect diseases like…

Rotterdam is a #NewDutch sustainability hub and BlueCity is one of the projects at the forefront of this movement. As a circular incubator model city that provides a platform for pioneers in the circular economy, it is a place where enterprising minds meet and develop a vision for action: creating a closed-loop system…

In the heart of Utrecht, the Netherlands, a remarkable green project is set to redefine urban living and promote environmental sustainability.

From October 19th to 27th, Dutch Design Week 2024 invites audiences to explore a world where reality and imagination intertwine. This year’s theme, 'REAL UNREAL', challenges us to question what we perceive as ‘real’, showcasing designs that play with our sense of possibility and push us to rethink the familiar.